Overview
The Occupational Health Advisor (OHA) is a people focused collaborator who is supportive of an inclusive environment, and plays a crucial role in leading the on-site Occupational Health service. The aim of the speciality is to support the prevention of work-related illness and injury by providing proactive robust clinical advice and recommendations to the company. Reporting into the Health & Safety Manager, this role will deliver a full remit of Occupational Health support, completing clinical records in compliance with medical confidentiality guidelines and Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) expectations. The OHA will handle their own diary and case load and work autonomously as a specialist in the field of Occupational Health. This is a part-time role based in Telford, on-site four days a week, with travel to Worcester twice a month.
Responsibilities
* Provide specialist advice and actionable recommendations to line managers and HR in relation to employees' health concerns.
* Complete fitness for work Health Assessments for new starters.
* Attend regular meetings with HR and Operational Managers, providing an overview of OH activities and updates on employee health issues including absence cases.
* Assist the HR Manager to monitor, review and develop Occupational Health Policies and procedures to ensure they meet current legislation and Health & Safety Executive (HSE) guidance on best practice and clinical standards recommendations.
* Assist with the implementation and running of the health surveillance programme in line with HSE guidelines including COSHH; Control of Noise AT Work Regs (2005), Control of Vibration at Work Regs (2005) and ensure clinical standards are met.
* Support management with the completion of individual risk assessments and workplace assessments where a health need has been identified as a concern.
* Support the site in developing its Mental Health wellbeing strategy.
* Proactively support the organisation in the delivery of wellbeing initiatives.
* Support with facilitating environmental surveys and provide Occupational Health related advice to colleagues.
* Deliver presentations / training sessions to promote health and wellbeing.
* Take part in departmental audits.
Candidate Profile
Our ideal candidate is NMC Level One registered, with a relevant OH Diploma or degree (SCPHN preferable). An outstanding communicator; they'll have a positive demeanour and form effective and proactive working relationships with Management teams, HR, Health and Safety, and employees. They should also be able to work closely with external bodies, GPs, Consultants, Health and wellbeing agencies. Experience of supporting unions to understand the role and purpose of Occupational Health would be great, but above all, we value a passion for improving the wellbeing of our people.
Benefits
* Salary £35,000 - £40,000 pro‑rate depending on experience, part‑time options will be considered.
* 27 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays.
* Options to 'buy' additional annual leave.
* Tusker Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme and Cycle to Work Scheme.
* Discounts on gym memberships.
* 12x Life Assurance.
* Virtual GP, and Best Doctors service.
* Private Medical Insurance and Critical Illness Insurance.
* Eye‑care.
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